Winterhouse by Ben Guterson

Winterhouse

Winterhouse #1

Ben Guterson with Chloe Bristol (Illustrator)

370 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

Orphan Elizabeth Somers’s malevolent aunt and uncle ship her off to the ominous Winterhouse Hotel, owned by the peculiar Norbridge Falls. Upon arrival, Elizabeth quickly discovers that Winterhouse has many charms—most notably its massive library. ...

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Moods

mysterious 88%
adventurous 81%
lighthearted 40%
hopeful 19%
funny 11%
relaxing 11%
tense 10%
inspiring 7%
dark 6%
challenging 3%
emotional 3%
reflective 3%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 28%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 37% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 49% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.81

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